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Engine Rebuild in Melbourne:Recommendations???

Started by vlt-dreamer · 6 Jan 2004 · 29 replies

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vlt-dreamerArchived member
Hey guys, Engine has a big end knock, so its gonna need a rebuild... just wondering who you guys think is best. Also if anyone of you can post up what you had done and price. Probable gonna go down the forged path. Was thinking... 1. Bresciani 2. JPC 3. PET 4. Pavtek (Have heard they do good work) What do you guys think?
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PetrosArchived member
get a motor rebuilding place to do it. otherwise you pay for the fees of the rebuilder and the fees of the company you went through to get it. pavtek maybe ?
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vlt-dreamerArchived member
is there website pavtek.com.au...cos it aint working for me.
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X-RB3-747Archived member
Just give them a call, number should be in Yellow Pages
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wagon01Archived member
Id have to recommend crankshaft engine rebuilders in nunawading, they do awesome work at a good price.
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RS500Archived member
speak to dennis at P.E.T Mods, he'll help you out.
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Ez-DicArchived member
i would def say pavtek... they do good work and decent price
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Red RB30 JetArchived member
Pavtek built a mates motor, think it was around $3,000 or something like that assembled, o-rings, forgies and all the other stuff they do for you. He was going to do it himself but did his maths and it's cheaper to get them to build it and assemble, once you work out all the machine work cost parts and etc. And it's a strong motor too, lasted on 21psi for 2 years now.
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calais manArchived member
Ring Bresciani for good work and prices.
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transmanArchived member
Try Duggans. They currently do all the engine machine work on the Vas' (JPC) VL.
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vlt-dreamerArchived member
pavtek do a forged engine for 3k? wtf?
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jasoncngoArchived member
SALIBA Engine Conditioning in S.E Suburbs. Speak to Charlie Saliba, he does alot of engines for HSV, HDT, FPV, BMW, hes a top bloke. Been in the business for 20+ years. I fix his PC that connects to his engine dyno (dynoaflow). And believe me I have seen 800HP monsters at the engine not wheels !!!! boys. Charlie and his mate builds all the HSV V8 Super car engines. I can asure you there work is 100% but you might want to go to PET, or RAJAB, JPC, Pac Performance in Oakleigh Oh: They all use MOTEC as the Engine ECU and Nissan oil filters LoL
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X-RB3-747Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by jasoncngo I fix his PC that connects to his engine dyno (dynoaflow). And believe me I have seen 800HP monsters at the engine not wheels !!!! boys. So? 800HP at the engine is less than 800HP at the wheels
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SpringerArchived member
Pac Performance in Oakleigh WTF??? Ring around vltdreamer and see who does you the best deal.Pavtek sound good for a rebuilt O-ringed forged piston equipped engine though.Jerry
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Red RB30 JetArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by vlt-dreamer pavtek do a forged engine for 3k? wtf? About that phone them up for a quote or better still drop by for a chat. They fitted SPS forged pistons, and quite alot of work to the motor too o-ring block, balance, mild port job on the head stronger valve springs, etc. But I have no idea what bearings they used, lets hope they are not ACL rubbish. It costs a bit for the work but hopefully it will be reliable for a few more years yet, thats why my mate went for all the good stuff. Duggans is also good, go there as well for a quote as well then decide. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vlt-dreamerArchived member
is this pav tek's no? 9408 7726? they used ot have a website with str8 out prices, but now the site doesn't come up... but im hearing heaps and heaps of positive feedback on pavtek-
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SpringerArchived member
Yes they have built some quick cars, i think there own V8 ford capri runs 7sec 1/4's.Jerry
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Red RB30 JetArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Springer Yes they have built some quick cars, i think there own V8 ford capri runs 7sec 1/4's.Jerry They have been around for years too, so they must know what they are doing.
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R31NismoidArchived member
Racepace in Bayswater. Ben out there... from what i have personally seen makes a nice motor. does a lot of RB26/30's and 25/30's.
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white_vl_bt1Archived member
Minimum NIZPRO charge is $4000.. i know, i rang up last year and thats the price i got. Pfft.
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